Friday, July 13, 2012

STPM Biology - chapter 1: Reision essay question 30

30. Describe the main ways in which a globular protein differs from DNA.


Answer:



 
Globular protein
DNA
1.It has polypeptide chains with irregular sequences of amino acids.
1.It is a polynucleotide chain consisting of deoxyribose, phosphoric acid and organic base.
2.Its shape is a compact globule of polypeptides.
2.Its shape is a double helix with the two chains running antiparallel to each other.
3.Its a chemically less stable and its activity is affected by factors such as its concentration, pH and temperature.
3.It is chemically very stable and relatively unaffected by temperature, concentration or pH.
4.Each molecule of the same type of globular protein has a specific sequence.
4.DNA molecules may vary with different sequences of organic bases.
 
5.It is incapable of undergoing replication.
5.It is capable of undergoing replication.
 
6.It can be secreted out of cells and transported to various parts of the body such as in the case of enzymes or hormones.
6.Its found almost entirely in the nuclei of cells and it is not transported or secreted.
7.It is involved in various body systems such as the digestive system,the endocrine system and the immune system.
7.Its role is genetic inheritance where its sequences of bases codes for the genes that determines specific characteristics .
 

Assignment submitted by C.L., Ooi, T. T., Tan, K. Y., Ho, S.S., Aiu, X. H., Wong  2011/2012 (IBM)

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